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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1901
Page
1
King Farmer a 22 year old resident of Weavers Station was found dead on the Southern tracks north of Anniston. He was shot with a pistol and a shotgun and run over by a northbound freight train. coroner’s jury rules death the result of homicide by unknown assailant. The body was identified, prepared for burial, and authorities pursue leads with a clue reportedly found.
Dispatch from Washington says Mrs. McKinley’s condition is critical after medical consultations. The President is informed and relatives are urged to travel to Washington. Mrs. Barber of Canton is expected today. A San Francisco report indicated little hope for recovery, but the journey may be possible for family support. Tickets for Anniston Chautauqua offered at special fares with dates in late June to early July. An oratorical contest is scheduled June 29 among How ard College, University of Alabama, Polytechnic Institute and Southern University with 10 a.m. start.
Discovery of a young farmer's body led to authorities. The remains were transported this afternoon to KE Hubbard's home on Blue Mountain avenue and will be buried tomorrow at 10 o'clock in Hillside cemetery. Hon. John B. Knox, president of the constitutional convention, is in town for Sunday with his family.
At the Montgomery Alabama convention Mrs W F Johnston of Anniston chairs the educational committee of the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs and presents a memorial urging a better public school system in the state. The gathering adjourned until Monday with roll calls and committee burdens noted.
Colonel William Youngblood of Alabama, Auditor of the Treasury for the Interior Department, tendered his resignation May 14 to take effect June 15. Secretary Gage accepted the resignation for the president and Deputy Auditor Person of South Dakota is named as probable successor.
Ullman Bros offers ten styles of the latest pat tern negligee shirts with pleated and plain bosoms. The Eclipse is highlighted as the best fitting shirt in the collection.
Details from Bitner indicate five men were lynched at Lookout in Madore county early this morning. Victims include Calvin Hall aged 72 and his three sons Frank 26 James 19 Martin 16, and R D Yaniiz 27. They were under arrest on charges of stealing small articles from farmhouses.
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